Crop Care Worker

Mastronardi Produce Ltd.; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Empire Farms in Oneida, NY, part of the Mastronardi Group of Companies, is seeking a Crop Care Worker to ensure perishable produce is handled, picked and processed to company standards and quality expectations.

You will follow hygiene, safety, and time-tracking protocols, work flexible hours during peak production, and report pests or disease to the supervisor. Previous greenhouse experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in greenhouse or produce handling is preferred.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, able to work independently or in a team.
• Willing to follow directions and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Company standards set for time limits and required quality.
• Flexible hours as needed to finish work during periods of fast growth and high production.
• Operate equipment only if trained; follow safe operating procedures.
• Handle equipment and tools with care and respect.
• Maintain proper hygiene and cleanliness to meet Food Safety guidelines.
• Follow Company rules, Food Safety guidelines, and Health & Safety policies.
• Report pest and disease to Supervisor with type, location and infestation levels.
• Punctuality and correct use of the Time recording system during lunch and breaks.
• Previous experience in a greenhouse or working with produce preferred.

Skills

Greenhouse experience

Produce handling

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Time management

Tools

Time recording system

Job description

Green Empire Farms, a high-tech fresh produce greenhouse in Oneida, New York, and a member of the Mastronardi Group of Companies, is currently seeking a Crop Care Worker to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all perishable products grown are handled, picked and processed according to Company standards. This will ensure that we meet customer demands with highest quality and efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Follow the Company standards set for time limits and required quality.
• Ability to work flexible hours, when needed to finish work in periods of fast growth and high production.
• Only operate equipment if you have been trained. Follow safe operating procedures when engaging equipment use.
• Equipment and tools must be handled with care and respect.
• Must ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness to meet Food Safety guidelines.
• Must follow Company rules and regulations, Food Safety guidelines, and Health & Safety policies.
• Report any pest and disease to Supervisor: including type, location and infestation levels.
• Punctuality a must and ensure proper use of our "Time" recording system during lunch and breaks.
• Previous experience in a greenhouse or working with produce preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous work experience in a greenhouse, agriculture or farm a plus, work experience with produce is also a plus.
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, work independently and in team setting.
• Ability to take continuous direction.
• Ability to make chances as needed without advance notice.

Working Conditions:

• Greenhouse Environment, where the temperature averages 70°F and background noise approaches 70 dcbs.

Position starting at $16.50/hour plus piece wage

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